Chapter 1993 - 1986: Massive Loot
Zhang Menglong bought a bunch of stuff, nearly spending all the Supreme Coins he had just gotten, and even spent 2 million Supreme Coins to build a small villa at this base.
Regarding such behavior, Ying Zheng and the others could only chuckle and let it go, as they considered this behavior undoubtedly foolish. Saving the 2 million Supreme Coins or buying other supplies would be far better than this flamboyant and impractical villa.
For them, as long as the residence can shield them from wind and rain, that’s sufficient. Building an expensive villa just for a bit more comfort isn’t necessary at all.
Despite constantly cursing Zhang Menglong for being an idiot, Ying Zheng still decided to bring Zhang Menglong along for hunting the next day, since they were from the same hometown. Moreover, even if Zhang Menglong wasted the money, the Supreme Coins were his; he could spend them however he wished. Outsiders could offer some advice, but there was no need to say too much.
But when he saw Zhang Menglong in the morning, sipping milk tea and eating burgers, Ying Zheng felt murderous. They were eating the cheapest food here, and the price skyrockets if one demands custom-made food.
Though the taste and appearance would improve greatly, it wouldn’t make any difference in filling one’s stomach. In their eyes, it was pointless; they’d rather save up 100 million Supreme Coins quickly to leave this hellish place.
"Today we are going to Wind Whisper Plains," Ying Zheng said, "The Warcraft there are between Third-grade to Fifth-grade Dao Realm, suitable for most people in our survival base. Those who are stronger can join me to go deeper. Last time, I found a nest of Breath Beasts. If we clear them, we should reap rich rewards since their drop rate is rather high."
Zhang Menglong checked the data on these Breath Beasts.
This is a Warcraft that can reach the Peak of Dao Realm when mature. Their individual power ranges from the Peak of Dao Realm to a thousand times the Peak of Dao Realm, and the items they drop are indeed quite good.
Killing one Breath Beast can drop up to 1000 Supreme Coins. There’s a one in ten million chance for Supreme Crystal drops and a one in one hundred thousand chance for parts like the Breath Beast’s reverse scales. There’s also a one in five thousand chance of dropping its flesh.
The flesh can be directly processed and cooked; it not only tastes great but is also very filling. A piece typically lasts about ten days to two weeks without needing to purchase food.
There are many hunters and traders on the outskirts of Wind Whisper Plains. They often issue acquisition tasks, and finding the parts they want can bring generous rewards, such as the Breath Beast’s reverse scale, valued at 100,000 Supreme Coins! Of course, its drop rate is pitifully low—getting one might mean your ancestors’ tomb is smoking.
Each outing for hunting almost everyone from the survival base participates, except for some injured individuals.
Ying Zheng also told Zhang Menglong that in this world, Martial Artists can attack each other. Although it seems like a game, unlike in games where players can revive after death, in this world, dead means dead, with no resurrection mechanism.
Moreover, any gains acquired by a Martial Artist in this world will drop upon their death, so outside the settlement, besides being wary of Warcraft, one must always be wary of attacks from Martial Artists.
Whoever is part of Ying Zheng’s small group are people who live and die together, and they are trustworthy enough to have each other’s back.
As the leader of the entire survival base, Ying Zheng is recognized for both his strength and character. But Zhang Menglong, as a newcomer, received special attention and care from Ying Zheng, which made them somewhat unhappy.
Especially during the journey, Zhang Menglong leisurely enjoying milk tea and sunflower seeds.
No one knows about Zhang Menglong acquiring a Supreme Crystal. Where did the money Zhang Menglong spent on those things come from? It was, naturally, from Ying Zheng! To them, flaunting Ying Zheng’s money was simply shameless!
Under Ying Zheng’s care, however, they didn’t say much, merely whispering among themselves.
Such a massive team scares off weaker Warcraft, but as they traveled, Zhang Menglong noticed even the weakest Warcraft were still of the Dao Realm, and they generally divide Warcraft into two levels.
Dao Realm First-grade to Peak of Dao Realm are called ordinary Warcraft. Within ten times the Peak of Dao Realm is called Elite Warcraft; ten to hundred times is called Leader Warcraft; hundred to thousand times is King Level Warcraft; thousand to ten thousand times is Emperor Level Warcraft; ten thousand times to the limit of Dao Realm is called Supreme Warcraft.
As for those above the Dao Realm, they wouldn’t dare provoke them. Even Ying Zheng nearly faces certain death when encountering one, and they refer to them as Supreme Demon Beasts.
For this hunt, there were over two thousand participants, over half being above the Peak of Dao Realm, while the rest were no lower than Fifth-grade Dao Realm, except for Zhang Menglong, whose strength was the weakest, so many considered him a burden.
Zhang Menglong didn’t care what others thought; he was here to make a fortune, as long as others didn’t obstruct him, it was fine.
"Ye Ge, you lead your team to hunt here and make sure to stay safe," Ying Zheng said to a Ninth-grade Dao Realm Martial Artist, as their strengths weren’t suited for venturing deeper into the Breath Beast’s lair.
"Menglong, why don’t you follow Ye Ge; he’s experienced and can take care of you."
The Martial Artist named Ye Ge wasn’t particularly willing, but due to Ying Zheng’s influence, he had no major objections.
"I’ll join you in hunting the Breath Beast," Zhang Menglong said.
"You?" Ying Zheng was stunned, "The Breath Beast is at least elite; you..."
It wasn’t that Ying Zheng looked down on Zhang Menglong; based on the strength he showed, he couldn’t even handle ordinary Warcraft.
"Hey, what’s with the expression? Looking down on me?" Zhang Menglong instantly deduced a lot from Ying Zheng’s expression.
"Hero! Breath Beast! There’s a Breath Beast!" Amidst their tense standoff, a cry for help suddenly resounded from deep in the plains where two figures were seen moving through the grass.
"A role characters might have encountered an attack by the Breath Beast!"
"I’ll handle it!" This was exactly a chance for Zhang Menglong to prove his strength.
Before Ying Zheng could stop him, Zhang Menglong had already propelled himself forward.
"Is he crazy?"
"50 times the Peak Dao Realm intensity; it’s a Leader martial beast! He, a First-grade Dao Realm, wants to challenge a Leader level Warcraft?"
"Lord Ying Zheng, should we assist him?"
"Forget it," Ying Zheng unexpectedly stopped the others, "I have a feeling there’s more to him than meets the eye."
Zhang Menglong suddenly appeared amidst the grass, where the Breath Beast stretched about 20 meters long, resembling a Western dragon, complete with a pair of wings, tearing through the grass as it passed.
"Nine Nether Sunset Art!" Zhang Menglong directly unleashed this ultimate skill. His true power was originally around the Peak of Dao Realm. With a thousand-fold boost, even King Level Warcraft wouldn’t be a match!
"Senluo Seal!" Zhang Menglong performed a martial arts move against his opponent. The vast power gap made using strong martial arts unnecessary.
"This drop wave is absolutely impossible to explode big!" Zhang Menglong simultaneously murmured in his heart.
The Breath Beast didn’t even have time to scream before being smashed into pulp.
Suddenly, with a dazzling golden radiance, a thick layer of items covered the spot where the Breath Beast lay.
"A big drop!"